carving cedar canoe paddle

Carving a cedar canoe paddle

Paddle making is part of the class

This is the Lewiston High School learning hands on the art of creating a canoe paddle. The wood is taken from the heart of the canoe. It is then split to size. A pattern is used to draw the basic shape. Hand tools are used to cut and shape into a usable paddle.

By First Squad

"First Squad" is the group of individuals who contribute to the education of "Lewis and Clark"

starting in Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park, traveling to the Ocean by way of water. Clarkston Washington for the Independence day celebration. Livingston Montana for canoe camp and preparations to travel east to Saint Louis Missouri. Finally in Washington D.C. for Memorial Day to report to Thomas Jefferson.

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